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    Refined Skin Medi-Spa

    5.0 (1 review)
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    Laser hair removal

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    Refined Skin

    4.6
    (9 reviews)
    35.5 mi
    $$

    The Refined Skin Medi-Spa is absolutely nothing short of terrible. This one sentence can sum up my…read moreentire experience but allow me to elaborate so you can truly understand why going here would be THEE worst investment and waste of time you could ever make. First, I called at 9:30am to make an appointment for a chemical peel, which is a service provided by a licensed Esthetician and thus, it does not require any sort of pre-qualification or doctor's attention; anyone can get it. I was then scheduled for my chemical peel later in the day. Upon arriving, I meet with Sarah (whom I presume is an Esthetician). She washed her hands, used no gloves, examined my face with her fingers and within seconds, told me she would NOT be giving me the chemical peel I asked for, since the $900 (and obviously, more expensive) laser treatment would be best. For the remainder of my visit with Sarah, she did NOTHING but try to sell me on the benefits of a $195 facial scrubbing product (similar to a giant, electric toothbrush). She could not have oversold this product if she tried any harder. Then, Dr. Kory Tuominen, MD arrived and within seconds - without reviewing any of the pictures that were taken of my face or my needs - immediately told me that the most expensive laser surgery was what I needed and that a chemical peel just wasn't going to work. How in the heck were these "professionals" making the most expensive decisions for me, without even so much as a glance at my face or consideration for the fact that I wasn't interested in laser surgery nor do I have the means with which to afford it? Then, Dr. Kory Tuominen, MD also tried to sell me on the same face scrubbing product that Sarah did. Once more, I sat through an entire sales pitch on how great the $195 face scrubbing product was and how, with the purchase of the product, I would receive a $95 credit towards any in-spa services I wanted. I cannot say this enough: The entire 45 minute ordeal was nothing short of a sales pitch that went too long. I might as well have showed up to a 90-minute time share rental presentation and got better results. So, we came up with three treatment options, with my preferred option (the least expensive option) being the third and last choice. I told Sarah I wanted to go with my treatment option (which again, was the chemical peels) and she told me I could but instead of paying $150 per peel, I had to pay $400 upfront for the services because it just "made it easier on the office staff and was more convenient for me." Really? How is doling out $400 more convenient for me when I've clearly told you that finances are a huge concern for me? I left so dissatisfied and angered, that I have filed complaints with all professional associations (including the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice) against Dr. Kory Tuominen, MD and his staff for their unethical, incompetent and shamelessly sales-oriented practice. Do not ever go here. You will absolutely be disgusted in every sense of the word

    Checked into the St. James Hotel Friday and booked massages for my husband and me for Saturday…read more Karin, my massage therapist, was awesome. After feeling that my shoulders were super tight, she explained cupping and why it may be beneficial. And it was. She talked through every part of the process and I felt immediate results. She listened to all my needs and adjusted her treatment accordingly. Her work on my hips and glutes was nothing short of amazing. I would definitely consider a road trip back to Red Wing for another visit with Karin. My husband saw Mike and reports that he was very attentive to client requests and restrictions.

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    DeFatta ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

    1.6
    (8 reviews)
    74.9 mi

    Negative 0 stars. Billing was not transparent enough with me regarding what my VA prior auth would…read morecover on allergy med delivery. The office did not tell me I qualified for shots only per the contract and I bought expensive drops because everyone guided me toward that option, even the doctor in the consult after the test. Billing does not communicate with staff apparently. I am 100% disabled and qualify for free health care and was told by them too that I could get reimbursed from VA with a receipt. Who wouldn't choose home drops instead of weekly shots? After repeated denials for a refund from anyone, I gave up and resigned to getting shots next. Had a follow up a few days ago where a lighthearted mention of my situation and Billing semantics turned into his imposing egotistical moody "specialist" questioning me because he had no clue what convos Billing had with me and VA. He reduced me to a tearful shaky shell of a person and I kept trying to explain this long story. He called me a liar, and that I insinuated he was a liar, and that staff explained my options. They DID, just not say hey we are solely contracted to give you these shots. And they had no clue about drops reimbursement VA policies anyways. Told him I was so upset I could not rightfully make a decision to do the shots now. No kleenex, no apology, just a "have a nice rest of your weekend." I was so embarrassed and upset. The only nice person through all of this was nurse Jocelyn, at his office.​

    Very disappointed with initial visit. Spent less than 3 minutes, "you need to go see..." and…read morecharged $103. He stood with his hand on the door the entire time and was obviously not interested in helping or even trying to find out what this issue was.

    Refined Skin Medi-Spa - laser_hair_removal - Updated August 2026

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